Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

Lat: 44.0948°NLon: 121.2006°WElev: 3455.0ft.

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed N 10 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 09 Mar 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Newberry Crater OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 40 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Newberry Crater OR
 43.75°N 121.16°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
2:30 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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